by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #111 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 493 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 449 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 50 students received their master’s degree in biology from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #25 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $24,862. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook make a median salary of $33,310 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at SUNY Stony Brook is $215 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Stony Brook University.
The biology program at SUNY Stony Brook awarded 493 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 196 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Of the 50 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2020-2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 134 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 77 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 16 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 6 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
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